Joining the Secret Service, Office of Investigations, Criminal Investigative Division will allow you to provide expert examination of U.S. currency and other U.S. Treasury obligations to determine authenticity, to include paper, inkjet ink, toner, security features, and other related materials. For more information on the Secret Service click here.

Duties

The selectee will serve as anDocument Analyst in the Criminal Investigative Division. Typical work assignments include: Conduct analytical examinations of U.S. currency and U.S. Treasury obligations, inkjet, toner, paper security features, plant suppressions and electronic crimes evidence. Prepare oral and written reports that thoroughly, succinctly, and effectively explain analyses and findings. Serve as a technical witness in federal, state and local courts regarding the scientific and technical examination conducted, and if applicable provide opinion testimony regarding case findings. Respond to requests from crime laboratories, financial institutions, and forensic document examiners to discuss and present topics relating to the training of future experts. Assist with research to resolve complex problems and controversial issues related to U.S. currency from a variety of sources.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below: Minimum Qualifications: You qualify for the GS-09 level (starting salary $68,405.00) if you possess one of the following: GS-09: Applicant must possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: 1. Supporting a team in research efforts related to counterfeit currency; 2. Monitoring the handling of evidentiary information to maintain integrity; and 3. Providing assistance in the processing of physical evidence (i.e. counterfeit notes). NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. OR Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or (two) 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related at an accredited college or university in in one of the following Major studies: physical and biological sciences, graphic arts, police science, criminology, or law. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim. OR A combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (less than two years) that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of one year (generally 18 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the experience, otherwise you will be found ineligible. You qualify for the GS-11 level (starting salary $82,764.00) if you possess one of the following: GS-11: Applicant must possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: 1. Utilizing laboratory instruments (including microscopy) to examine questioned documents; 2. Assisting in the research of trends or issues related to counterfeiting; and 3. Examining U.S. currency in order to assist in authentication. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. OR Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or (three) 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related at an accredited college or university in in one of the following Major studies: physical and biological sciences, graphic arts, police science, criminology, or law. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim. OR A combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (beyond 2 years of graduate education), that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. Note: Only graduate education in excess of two years (generally 36 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the experience to support your claim). Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.

Education

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address United States Secret Service Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20223 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]